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Qeema in Hindi means mince. Paratha i guess all of you are familiar with. A paratha can be stuffed with just about anything thats dry. What i have made here is lamb mince parathas. Very traditionally Indian this one is … Readmore +

So as you all know monopoly didn’t really work out, we ended up staying at home not really in the mood for any outdoor activity. Figured i’d have to make lunch and got out a tray of 10 fresh Australian … Readmore +

A post that was long due…my hands were itching to make something sweet … been a long long long time. Actually I’m quite looking fwd to the Monday as my Pierre Herme book is arriving… lots of more treats coming … Readmore +

Hey everybody, its been almost 2 weeks since i got here and boy am i happy to be back!My sister is in town visiting and actually have been really busy with her shopping and traveling and just basically bonding which … Readmore +

And after waiting for two painfully long months i am finally heading home.I cant tell you all how ecstatic i am.All of you must be tired of reading in my previous posts how much i need to get back n … Readmore +

Pepe & yam are a marriage made in heaven. Just like strawberries n cream, bread n butter, sushi n wasabi, fish n chips, pizza n cheese .. .. .. .The first time when i came to Accra i was offered … Readmore +

The ICC Cricket World Cup has begun and its really got us all hooked onto our screens.Group matches have commenced and so has our betting.Sadly i lost 50 bucks yesterday on Pakistan vs West Indies but i hope to recover … Readmore +

Another blog post in quick succession ! That’s cuz i made this yummy soup today and had to share it with you. As a kid i hated spinach and used to get grounded everytime i would not eat it ….. … Readmore +

Lahme in Arabic literally means meat.Traditionally we used to eat this at Al Reef bakery at Karama, Dubai.Made in kilns and served wrapped in paper with chilli pickles and olives this snaky item was our favourite, along with laban up(buttermilk).I … Readmore +

Lately I’ve been feeling rather dull and nothing interests me.Imagine not wanting to cook or even getting the camera out.Its like when you are down with the blues.I guess I’m really missing home now.My trip has been extended and re-extended … Readmore +

Most of the times its not the cooking that is difficult, its thinking what to cook that’s difficult ! Specially when its hot you’re stuck indoors and u feel like having nothing else but some chilled iced tea/beer. As usual … Readmore +

Was sipping on some green tea and thinking of trying a healthier version of risotto when it suddenly hit me.Green tea risotto ! No butter, no cheese, no cream, green tea instead – Cant get healthier.Must confess was a little … Readmore +

Sliced raw mangoes with salt and red chilli powder is something which every true Mumbai-ite loves.Back in school we used save our lunch money and in the break time we used to run out of school to buy it from … Readmore +

Sunday was a day well spent for me.After a long long time a couple of friends got together for a session of monopoly – recreating our childhood days(…er…not exactly, as somewhere in the middle someone was suggesting strip monopoly).I remember … Readmore +

Was just reading this interesting article on this other food blog Lucullian delights – “Do we need editors?” where it is discussed that do bloggers need editors to write well?Cuz if u might’ve noticed that we have beautiful blogs out there … Readmore +

Not very sophisticated but still one of my favourites ! Chocolate Lamingtons ! Can’t thank the Aussies enough for this contribution towards cakeoholics.I can almost remember the first time i sunk my teeth into these little babies at Citysuper(Hong … Readmore +

Woke up today morning and thought i do an article on Chocolate (being Valentines n all).So i showered got ready had breakfast n got out by 9 a.m only to have my driver missing and the scorching hot sun on … Readmore +